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Description: Voet, Voet, and Pratt's Fundamentals of Biochemistry, challenges students to better understand the chemistry behind the biological structure and reactions occurring in living systems. The Third Edition continues this tradition, and additionallyMore...

Voet, Voet, and Pratt's Fundamentals of Biochemistry, challenges students to better understand the chemistry behind the biological structure and reactions occurring in living systems. The Third Edition continues this tradition, and additionally incorporates coverage of recent research and an expanded focus on preparing and supporting students throughout the course. With the addition of new conceptual assessment content to WileyPLUS, students have the opportunity to assess their conceptual understanding of key introductory biochemistry concepts and retrain themselves on their misconceptions.

Introduction

Introduction to the Chemistry of Life

The Origin of Life

Biological Molecules Arose from Inorganic Materials

Complex Self-replicating Systems Evolved from Simple Molecules

Cellular Architecture

Cells Evolved to Carry Out Metabolic Reactions

There Are Two Types of Cells: Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

Molecular Data Reveal Three Evolutionary Domains of Organisms

Organisms Continue to Evolve

Thermodynamics

The First Law of Thermodynamics States that Energy Is Conserved

The Second Law of Thermodynamics States that Entropy Tends to Increase

The Free Energy Change Determines the Spontaneity of a Process

Free Energy Changes Can Be Calculated from Equilibrium Concentrations

Life Obeys the Laws of Thermodynamics

Box 1-1 Pathways of Discovery

Lynn Margulis and the Theory of Endosymbiosis

Box 1-2 Perspectives in Biochemistry

Biochemical Conventions

Water

Physical Properties of Water

Water Is a Polar Molecule

Hydrophilic Substances Dissolve in Water

The Hydrophobic Effect Causes Nonpolar Substances to Aggregate in Water

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